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expiredMarcus305 posted Jul 18, 2023 10:39 AM

13-Piece Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set

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Home Depot has 13-Piece Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (48-27-1520) on sale for $20.97. Shipping is free or select free store pick up where stock permits.
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  • About this deal:
    • Offer ends 7/18/23 11:59pm PT
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $4 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $24.97.
  • About this product:
    • 5-year limited warranty
    • Precise cutting edge removes chips fast and can be resharpened
    • Double wing spurs form the hole, reducing vibration and breakout
    • Spade bit features 1/4 in. quick-change hex shank design

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Home Depot has 13-Piece Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (48-27-1520) on sale for $20.97. Shipping is free or select free store pick up where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to community member Marcus305 for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer ends 7/18/23 11:59pm PT
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $4 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $24.97.
  • About this product:
    • 5-year limited warranty
    • Precise cutting edge removes chips fast and can be resharpened
    • Double wing spurs form the hole, reducing vibration and breakout
    • Spade bit features 1/4 in. quick-change hex shank design

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SquirtTortuga
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I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140
edroedro
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Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...

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I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140
Last edited by SquirtTortuga July 18, 2023 at 11:56 AM.
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edroedroJul 18, 2023 08:58 PM
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Quote from SquirtTortuga :
I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140 [homedepot.com]
Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...
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Sonic04GTJul 18, 2023 10:14 PM
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Quote from edroedro :
Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...
So which one do I buy just to have on hand? lol

I've got a few random sizes that came with a Craftsman set
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Quote from Sonic04GT :
So which one do I buy just to have on hand? lol

I've got a few random sizes that came with a Craftsman set
I'd get these, or something similar, as a bigger set is more likely to have the size you need and it can get expensive if you have to buy individual bits to fill in what's missing.

And really the only advantage of the self feeding ones is that they punch holes through studs faster.
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For those who may still be interested, this deal is going to expire at 12 am PST / 3am EST.
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Rolltide2014Jul 19, 2023 01:08 AM
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Whatever you do, don't leave your drill/driver laying around with one of these in it and forget about it. Ended up with the 1/4" spade bit buried in my calf a month ago
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Quote from Rolltide2014 :
Whatever you do, don't leave your drill/driver laying around with one of these in it and forget about it. Ended up with the 1/4" spade bit buried in my calf a month ago
Ouch!!!

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PurpleClub419Jul 19, 2023 02:29 AM
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Quote from Rolltide2014 :
Whatever you do, don't leave your drill/driver laying around with one of these in it and forget about it. Ended up with the 1/4" spade bit buried in my calf a month ago
Yea did that before not fun
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DavidD3540Jul 19, 2023 02:33 AM
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Always need when you don't have, or you loaned the one needed.
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cdhammaJul 19, 2023 06:09 AM
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If you ever find yourself drilling holes in studs or headers for electrical or plumbing, these are NOT the spade bits for you. Self-feeding for the win. With this style, so much swearing. And I've lost 3 of these down various walls until I got the Dewalt extension bit that locks onto the drill bit (not the magnet only one - the good one has a black release band).

Anyhow, if you're looking to make a nice looking 1" hole you're probably gonna use a small hole saw instead of this meat grinder set.
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OR_LeeJul 19, 2023 06:26 AM
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Quote from Marcus305 :
For those who may still be interested, this deal is going to expire at 12 am PST / 3am EST.
12am PDT / 3am EDT
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VladStarJul 19, 2023 07:27 AM
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Quote from SquirtTortuga :
I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140
I agree with this statement, except would rather recommend a slightly different product - Irwin Speedbor. My spades are collecting dust after buying it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLGRQZY
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SquirtTortugaJul 20, 2023 05:14 PM
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Quote from VladStar :
I agree with this statement, except would rather recommend a slightly different product - Irwin Speedbor. My spades are collecting dust after buying it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLGRQZY
Thanks for the suggestion. One question - for drilling through thicker wood (4x4 for example) do you have any trouble with the bits getting hung up or being difficult to remove? I've seen this type before and that was my main concern.

Edit: Looking again, I suspect that's why they make them so short, and specifically state they're best use for holes <2in deep.
Last edited by SquirtTortuga July 20, 2023 at 10:38 AM.
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SquirtTortugaJul 20, 2023 05:17 PM
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Quote from edroedro :
Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...
I don't disagree, but spade bits are made for quick and dirty work. If you want a smooth hole or careful drilling I'd use another tool like a Forstner bit. For the type of work usually done with spade bits, you want self feeding for sure.

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VladStarJul 29, 2023 03:21 PM
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Quote from SquirtTortuga :
Thanks for the suggestion. One question - for drilling through thicker wood (4x4 for example) do you have any trouble with the bits getting hung up or being difficult to remove? I've seen this type before and that was my main concern.

Edit: Looking again, I suspect that's why they make them so short, and specifically state they're best use for holes <2in deep.
Sorry for the late reply (just noticed your question) - no issues drilling 4x4. You may want to pull it out a couple of times to release the sawdust, but they don't really get stuck (unless you hit a nail, but this is completely different story)

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